I have free range chickens. Yesterday I noticed two of them sneezing. They seemed fine except for the sneezing. Today I found one of the two dead. The other is still sneezing and sticking closer to the coop but seems fine. Does anyone have any ideas what this is? Can I still use the eggs...
I have part polish chickens and they don't sit on their eggs. It's so cold right now that when I get the eggs some are actually partially froze. I assume I can't keep them for eating but hate to just throw them away. Any ideas on what I could use them for?
I feed my Chickens food to enhance Egg production. Can I continue this during the winter to keep my supply of eggs or is it best to stop for a few months? I live in Wisconsin.
Thanks for your opinion.
I have a farm animal rescue and I took in a beautiful Rooster tonight. He seems to be about a year old. If you are interested and are in my area let me know. Good home only. Must agree no butchering allowed and must be in my area to pick up. I would love to keep him but I already have a...
I have a rooster that I hatched myself. He was fine until this last weekend. He just started "servicing" my hens so I think he is getting protective. Any suggestions on giving my rooter an attitude adjustment nicely?
I'm have 15 hens and one rooster. Various kinds, most from a polish rooster. They are happy free roam with supplemental feed provided. I get on average of three eggs a day. Is this normal? It seems low to me?
I sell farm fresh eggs for a $1.00 a dozen to friends at work. I collect once a day and let my chickens free roam 1/2 the day. Is there anything else I can do to be sure my eggs are safe?
Hi everyone. I'm new to farming. I rescued a polish chicken (Smokey) and fell in love with farm animals. One year later I have a barn, about 15 chickens (some of my own babies), two rescued donkeys, two rescued pigs and a rescued goat. My two Bassett Hounds, husband and son are being very...